The general agent for the owners, in respect to the care of a ship and freight, is called the manager. If he is a part owner, he is also called the managing owner.
Chapter 2.5Ship’s Managers
Section § 830
This law section explains that a general agent who is responsible for taking care of a ship and its freight is known as the manager. If this agent also owns part of the ship, they are referred to as the managing owner.
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Section § 831
The manager of a ship must ensure the vessel is fully seaworthy, well-maintained while in port, and equipped with all necessary documentation. Additionally, they must hire a qualified master, mates, and crew, and supply the vessel with enough provisions and stores.
Unless otherwise directed, it is the duty of the manager of a vessel to provide for its complete seaworthiness; to take care of it in port; and to see that it is provided with necessary papers, with a proper master, mate, and crew, and supplies of provisions and stores.
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Section § 832
This law says that if you are a managing owner of a property or business, it's generally assumed you're not entitled to pay for your own work there unless specified otherwise.
A managing owner is presumed to be without right to compensation for his own services.
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Section § 833
This law allows a manager to make contracts necessary to fulfill their job duties. They can make agreements related to chartering ships, transporting goods, settling shipping charges, and handling shared costs from losses at sea.
A manager may make contracts requisite for the performance of his duties. He may enter into charter parties, make contracts for carriage, settle for freightage, and adjust averages.
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Section § 834
This law states that a ship manager, without special permission, cannot take out a loan, waive the right to claim freight charges, buy cargo, or make insurance deals that legally commit the ship's owners.
Without special authority a manager shall not borrow money or give up the lien for freightage, or purchase a cargo, or bind the owners of the vessel to an insurance.
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